Planning how to spend 3 days in Porto can feel weirdly overwhelming for such a laid-back city. There’s just so many iconic landmarks and hidden gems packed into its steep, cobbled streets and charming riverside – tiled churches, sunset viewpoints, port wine cellars, hidden miradouros… And I get it, the last thing you want is…
I’ve gotta be honest: most solo travel advice out there feels like it’s written for extroverts. Big bus group tours, pub crawls, constant socialising… it’s exhausting just reading about it! But if you’re someone who loves your own space, gets overwhelmed easily, or just doesn’t feel comfortable with the idea of staying in a hostel…
You absolutely can do the best day trips from Porto without renting a car (and honestly, I think they’re better that way!) I know what it’s like to be standing in Porto city centre, scrolling Google Maps, wondering whether it’s really possible to see more of Portugal without driving (or whether you’re going to miss…
I’ve gotta admit, the Montenegrin town of Budva was never really on my travel radar. I’d heard about it, sure – somewhere between a party town and a beach getaway – but I definitely wasn’t quite sure what to expect, even after reading countless travel guides. But still, I booked the day trip from Kotor,…
I’m not going to sugar coat it: solo travel with social anxiety is kind of terrifying! The thought of navigating airports, accommodation and unfamiliar cities without anyone to rely on? Past Katie, who felt (and still sometimes feels) terrified even just asking for a coffee, would’ve said a very firm, very quick no thank you!…
Is solo travel anxiety quietly trying to talk you out of your dream solo trip? If so, you’re in the right place – I’ve got you! This post is full of genuinely helpful tips (that I wish I had as a beginner solo traveller), to calm your nerves, ease your mind and actually make you…
So you’re travelling to Lisbon solo and now you’re wondering: what are the actual best things to do alone in Lisbon that won’t feel awkward, overwhelming, or like you’re missing out? Well, you’re in exactly the right place to find out! (And no, this isn’t another one of those generic lists written by someone who’s…
If you’re wondering whether there are actually enough things to do in Perast, Montenegro to make it worth the day trip from Kotor, this blog post is for you! During my solo day trip to Perast I did all of the waterfront exploring, boat rides, museum visits and cat-petting (yes, really!), and now I’m here…
Have you ever got back to your accommodation after a long day of solo travelling, flopped on the bed with your shoes still on, and felt weirdly unsettled? Or is that just me?! Because I’ve been in that situation more times than I want to count, especially on my earliest solo trips, when I didn’t…
Mornings while travelling don’t have to feel messy, rushed or like you’re already behind before you’ve even had your morning coffee! So in this blog post, I’m going to help you build an easy solo travel morning routine that actually works (and feels realistic), no matter where in the world you’re waking up. As a…